BARCELONA — Kimi Antonelli celebrated his eighth Formula 1 win at the Spanish Grand Prix, where a moment shared with his father Marco Antonelli after the race has gone viral. The Mercedes driver secured the victory in Spain and was met with a personal celebration on the grid.
After parking his Mercedes machinery on the grid, the Italian driver went to celebrate with his team. Standing at the front of the barriers was his father, holding a red carnation ready to give to his son. As he handed the flower to Antonelli, the exchange was captured on video.
The clip quickly spread online and was described as a precious moment between father and son following the Spanish Grand Prix win. The gesture followed Antonelli's eighth career victory in Formula 1 with Mercedes.